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Storage

/ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/

The act of storing goods; the state of being stored.

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📖 Definitions of "Storage"

noun

1
The act of storing goods; the state of being stored.
"There's a lot of storage space in the loft."
2
(usually countable) An object or place in which something is stored.
3
(usually uncountable) Any computer device, including such as a disk, on which data is stored for a longer term than memory.
"I′d recommend backing up these files to storage before reinstalling the operating system."
4
The price charged for storing goods.

verb

1
To put into storage; to store.

🔄 Synonyms of "Storage"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
depotnoun	A storage space for public transport and other vehicles where they can be maintained and from which they are dispatched for service.
storenoun	(mainly North American) A building (or portion thereof) where items may be purchased.
entrepotnoun	Alternative spelling of entrepôt. [A city, port, or other place where merchandise is sent for import, processing, distribution, and/or export, especially one where such merchandise is exempt from some customs duties; hence, a commercial centre.]
storehousenoun	A building for keeping goods of any kind, especially provisions.
memory boardnoun	an electronic memory device
memorynoun	(uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Storage"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
storenoun	(mainly North American) A building (or portion thereof) where items may be purchased.
storehousenoun	A building for keeping goods of any kind, especially provisions.
depotnoun	A storage space for public transport and other vehicles where they can be maintained and from which they are dispatched for service.
entrepotnoun	Alternative spelling of entrepôt. [A city, port, or other place where merchandise is sent for import, processing, distribution, and/or export, especially one where such merchandise is exempt from some customs duties; hence, a commercial centre.]
memorynoun	(uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will.
memory boardnoun	an electronic memory device
reservoirnoun	A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
cachenoun	(computing) A fast temporary storage where recently or frequently used information is stored to avoid having to reload it from a slower storage medium.
storingnoun	An amount stored.
warehousingnoun	(logistics) The act of storing goods in a warehouse.
stockroomnoun	A room where a store keeps its stock of merchandise.
stockpilenoun	A supply (especially a large one) of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item increases or if there a shortage.
stockpilingnoun	The process of building up a stockpile.
stowagenoun	A place where things are stowed.
warehousenoun	A place for storing large amounts of products. In logistics, a place where products go to from the manufacturer before going to the retailer.
safekeepingnoun	the act of keeping something safe; protection from harm, damage, loss, or theft
godownnoun	(India, East Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong) A warehouse.
storekeepernoun	One who runs a shop, either the owner or manager.
depositorynoun	A place where something is deposited, as for storage, safekeeping, or preservation.
cantonmentnoun	Temporary military living quarters.